Aviation QA & Compliance Officer - Civil

CAE; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Defined Benefits Retirement Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring Officer – Civil Division to strengthen regional QA and compliance frameworks, elevate safety standards, and ensure regulatory alignment across training and operations. Orlando-based, with opportunities for international travel and occasional remote work.

Key responsibilities include overseeing QMS/CMS, coordinating annual audit programs, communicating with regulators, and driving continuous improvements with a focus on stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience as a Qualified Quality Auditor.
• Knowledge of Quality Management systems, ISO9001, AS9100 and/or CMMI.
• Knowledgeable of ICAO, Transport Canada, FAA, CASA, EASA and other NAA regulations relating to Quality Assurance, Training, and Operations.
• IOSA Audit Experience (asset)
• Experience in establishing or coordinating a fully functioning QMS and CMS for Training Organisations or Airlines.
• Previous experience as a regulator overseeing Airlines and Training Organisations (an asset).
• Must be able to analyze complex Quality Assurance, Compliance, Technical and Operational events and then develop and make sound recommendations that satisfy stakeholders.
• Be a highly disciplined individual who delivers results on‑time.
• Is creative, innovative, and forward focused to help drive strategic development opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, efficiency and profitability.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Has a proven leadership skills and track record of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Is a self‑motivated individual with high levels of dedication and commitment.

Responsibilities

• QMS & CMS local/center oversight, risk identification & mitigation, local & center coordination, and Regulator coordination.
• Coordinate and execute the approved Global Annual Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring audit program to ensure ongoing Compliance with Regulatory and Corporate Standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders on Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring matters.
• Liaise with other center Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring personnel/Regional Heads of Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring to ensure continuous improvement of the system and harmonization of policies and practices, where practical, whilst maintaining compliance with the applicable NAA regulations.
• Maintain a continuous feedback system to the Regional and Global Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring functions with regards to performance and adequacy of the Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring elements of the integrated Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring system, ensuring that non-compliances are identified, root causes analysed, and corrective/preventative actions are established.

Skills

Quality auditing

Regulatory knowledge

QA management

ISO/AS9100/CMMI

Aviation regs knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulator experience

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Multicultural collaboration

Self-motivation

Job description

CAE is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring Officer – Civil Division to strengthen regional QA and compliance frameworks, elevate safety standards, and ensure regulatory alignment across training and operations. Orlando-based, with opportunities for international travel and occasional remote work.

Key responsibilities include overseeing QMS/CMS, coordinating annual audit programs, communicating with regulators, and driving continuous improvements with a focus on stakeholder